Oman - IAM
Oman - IAM
Oman - IAM
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OMAN<br />
CUSTOMS REGULATIONS AND INFORMATION FOR IMPORTS<br />
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND PERSONAL EFFECTS<br />
Documents Required<br />
Copy of Passport<br />
Original Bill of Lading (OBL) / Telex Release / Air Waybill (AWB)<br />
Detailed inventory<br />
<strong>Oman</strong> Residence Visa Stamp (on the Passport)<br />
Specific Information<br />
Do not include alcohol in the shipment.<br />
Used household goods are duty-free if owned for a minimum of 6 months; Customs allows<br />
multiple entries regardless of air, sea road shipments.<br />
The approximate time frames for Customs clearance are as follows:<br />
o Sea; full container loads (FCL) 5-7 business days<br />
o Sea; less-than-container loads (LCL) 7-9 business days<br />
o Air shipments 2-3 business days<br />
The approximate time frames for Customs clearance during Ramadan are as follows:<br />
o Sea FCL 8-9 business days<br />
o Sea LCL 9-10 business days<br />
o Air shipments 3-4 working days<br />
All wood crates must be heat treated with clear visible ISPM marking.<br />
MOTOR VEHICLES<br />
Documents Required<br />
OBL<br />
Statistical report, if applicable<br />
Proof of Insurance<br />
Specific Information<br />
While importing a new or used motor vehicle, motorcycle, trailer, the shipper must ensure the<br />
vehicle meets local standards, be left-hand drive, and not older than 10 years.<br />
All vehicles are subject to a minimum 5% duty.<br />
The shipper’s agent must apply for permission from Ministry of Commerce for the import of<br />
the vehicle; once obtained, the shipper must to obtain insurance at least 24 hours prior to<br />
vehicle arrival in Muscat. These documents along with an authorization letter and a No<br />
Objection Certificate (NOC) from the employer must be filed with Customs.<br />
Once clearance is complete, Customs will issue a green form the shipper will need to submit<br />
with the Royal <strong>Oman</strong> Police for the registration of the vehicle. The writer’s office will not be<br />
involved with the vehicle’s registration process.<br />
For imports from a GCC country, vehicles are allowed duty-free entry if the vehicle is<br />
registered in the country of origin and is not older than 2 years prior to import. A statistical<br />
report from Customs from the country of origin must show that duty has been paid on a<br />
previous shipment. The original statistical report must be filed with Customs in <strong>Oman</strong>.<br />
Permission is not required by the Ministry of Commerce for vehicle imports from GCC<br />
countries.<br />
International Association of Movers Updated 01/2013
OMAN<br />
PETS<br />
Documents Required<br />
Vaccination Record<br />
Veterinary Health Certificate<br />
Import Permit from the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries, Department of Animal Health<br />
Specific Information<br />
The Import Permit Forms may be obtained from the Ministry through a local sponsor and must<br />
be submitted with a copy of the pet's rabies vaccination record and health certificate.<br />
Vaccination against rabies is required no less than one month and no more than six months<br />
before the travel date. Pets must be manifested as cargo on an Air Waybill when transported<br />
by air as cargo.<br />
RESTRICTED / DUTIABLE ITEMS<br />
DVDs, videos and CDs are subject to release after censorship clearance from the Ministry of<br />
Heritage and Culture; it takes approximately 3-4 weeks for the release and additional charges<br />
may apply.<br />
PROHIBITED ITEMS<br />
Prohibited Items<br />
Alcoholic beverages<br />
Firearms and ammunitions<br />
Swords or spears<br />
Animal hides, skins and ivory products<br />
Drugs (medicine or prescriptions drugs are allowed in reasonable quantities and are subject<br />
inspection / analysis)<br />
Political or religious literature or statues that might be deemed offensive to the <strong>Oman</strong>i<br />
government or the Islamic faith<br />
Pornographic books, magazines and films<br />
Products of Israeli origin or items on the Israeli blacklist<br />
Nude pictures or paintings<br />
Walkie-talkie systems / remote or cordless telephones<br />
Airplanes and helicopters<br />
CONSIGNMENT INSTRUCTIONS<br />
Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to<br />
import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.<br />
<strong>IAM</strong> Note: Customs regulations can change at any time with or without notice. This<br />
document is provided as a guide and for information only. While <strong>IAM</strong> has exercised reasonable care<br />
in publishing this document, <strong>IAM</strong> makes no representation, either expressed or implied, as to its<br />
accuracy or applicability.<br />
Helpful Website(s):<br />
http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_991.html<br />
http://oman.usembassy.gov<br />
International Association of Movers Updated 01/2013
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